thyssenkrupp’s MULTI is designed to meet the challenges of exploding urbanization. This article was first presented at the 2018 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Istanbul. For more information on November 2019’s event in Las Vegas and toparticipate, visit www.elevatorsymposium.org. MULTI harnesses the power of linear-motor technology to move multiple cars in a single shaft,…
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A look at improving equipment safety via awareness programs around the world This article was first presented at the 2018 International Elevator & Escalator Symposium in Istanbul. For more information on 2019’s event in Las Vegas and to participate, visit www.elevatorsymposium.org. Liftinstituut believes elevator and escalator safety is not a responsibility with one dimension or…
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An examination of creep property (not to be confused with slippage) as it works on suspension ropes This article focuses on the creep property of suspension rope. It analyzes its cause and properties, then discusses how to test the total creep of the rope. A reasonable amount of total creep is recommended for ropes on…
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Vulcan, the world’s largest cast-iron statue in Birmingham, Alabama, has been lovingly restored to include an elevator that, for some, is the main attraction. Eight-year-old Elijah and his grandfather visit Vulcan nearly every weekend if weather permits. Overlooking the city of Birmingham, Alabama, from its perch atop Red Mountain, the world’s largest cast-iron statue representing…
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Vantage brings industry giants together under a single umbrella. Since its September 2018 debut, the Vantage group brand — an umbrella company over several major names in elevator manufacturing — has begun to appear in news items and announcements across various outlets. By bringing together these component makers, Vantage is streamlining the process for its…
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Reviews are conducted, reports on global standardization work are made, and upcoming publications are detailed. Many members and guests descended upon the Sheraton Sand Key Resort as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) held its A17 Code Week in Clearwater Beach, Florida, on January 7-10. The ASME A17 Standards Committee and associated code committees,…
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Foster + Partners Wins Prestigious Commission in Shenzhen Foster + Partners beat competitors including Mecanoo and Skidmore Owings & Merrill to design a 350-m-tall tower on the waterfront in Shenzhen that will serve as headquarters for China Merchants Bank, Architects’ Journal reported. The 310,000-m2 office structure will feature large, column-free floorplates and a quadruple-height atrium.…
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Johnson Lifts/SJEC Supplying 205 Escalators to MMRC Stations Mumbai Metro Rail Corp. (MMRC) has awarded a contract to Johnson Lifts Pvt. Ltd. India and M/s SJEC Corp. China Consortium to design, manufacture, supply, install, test and commission 205 escalators at 14 stations on Metro Line 3 (MML- 3), Railway Technology reported. The project also includes…
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Brexit May Pose Difficulties for Manufacturers Many types of products may only be marketed within the European Economic Area (EEA) if they are provided with a CE mark, but with the deadline approaching for the U.K.’s withdrawal from the European Union (EU) — commonly referred to as “Brexit” — questions have arisen about what the…
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thyssenkrupp Largest Order to Date in Bahrain Sixteen thyssenkrupp elevators and two escalators were installed in the 200-m-tall United Tower in Manama, Bahrain, representing the company’s largest order to date in the country and serving as the latest example of its engagement in the Arabian peninsula. With a striking, twisting shape, United Tower houses 26,000…
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